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Weekend weather: Thunderstorm chance Saturday; dry Sunday

Weekend weather: Thunderstorm chance Saturday; dry Sunday

We could see a few scattered showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, but some areas won’t see any rain this weekend. We have details on that Saturday rain chance plus a look at weekend temperatures.
by Ron Trenda

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Rain, thunder possible late Friday into Saturday; El Niño is here

Rain, thunder possible late Friday into Saturday; El Niño is here

Our best chance of some rain arrives late Friday into Saturday before things cool off Sunday. El Niño has officially arrived after three consecutive years of La Niña conditions, what does that mean?
by Sven Sundgaard

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Cool front brings chances of needed thunderstorms

Cool front brings chances of needed thunderstorms

Northern Minnesota will see the chance of spotty late day thunderstorm. Central and southern Minnesota have a shot at some rain Saturday afternoon and evening before things cool off Sunday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Weekend weather: Scattered rain Saturday; dry, cooler Sunday

Weekend weather: Scattered rain Saturday; dry, cooler Sunday

Our weekend weather will be fairly typical for June. Our best chance of rain will be on Saturday, then most areas will see their coolest weekend temps on Sunday.
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Drought spreads across Minnesota; some shower chances ahead

Drought spreads across Minnesota; some shower chances ahead

The latest data shows drought conditions expanding. We have some showers west Thursday and statewide chances of spotty thunder late Friday into Saturday before cooling off again Sunday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Air quality improves; dew points drop Wednesday with showers west

Air quality improves; dew points drop Wednesday with showers west

Scattered showers will linger in western and southwest Minnesota Wednesday with cooler and drier air east. The next chance of showers develops Friday and Saturday statewide.
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